Comments on: Running Commute No 4 http://whatapalaver.co.uk/2007/02/running-commute-no-4/ Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:49:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Roads http://whatapalaver.co.uk/2007/02/running-commute-no-4/comment-page-1/#comment-806 Roads Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:05:01 +0000 http://www.warriorwomen.co.uk/2007/02/15/running-commute-no-4/#comment-806 Yes, it makes such a difference when the evenings gradually start drawing out - suddenly there's another option for a run. My present commute is rather long for running (it's almost exactly marathon distance, in fact) but I did try it on the bike once. Well done on your fitness progress. I must try that curve-smoothing approach to weight loss. You're absolutely spot on that most people/runners (including me) tend to take their eyes off the ball at exactly the least helpful moments. And I like your running route downloads. I have the Garmin 201 and I'm not sure if you think it would work with that ? Interesting comment about shoe sizes. I've been running a little less than ten years. The first five with regularly blackened toenails when marathon training. The last five with running shoes bought one size larger than my city slickers. It really works - they don't fall off, because it seems my feet must swell whenever I start to run. Happy trails ... Yes, it makes such a difference when the evenings gradually start drawing out – suddenly there’s another option for a run. My present commute is rather long for running (it’s almost exactly marathon distance, in fact) but I did try it on the bike once.

Well done on your fitness progress. I must try that curve-smoothing approach to weight loss. You’re absolutely spot on that most people/runners (including me) tend to take their eyes off the ball at exactly the least helpful moments. And
I like your running route downloads. I have the Garmin 201 and I’m not sure if you think it would work with that ?

Interesting comment about shoe sizes. I’ve been running a little less than ten years. The first five with regularly blackened toenails when marathon training. The last five with running shoes bought one size larger than my city slickers. It really works – they don’t fall off, because it seems my feet must swell whenever I start to run.

Happy trails …

]]> By: warriorwoman http://whatapalaver.co.uk/2007/02/running-commute-no-4/comment-page-1/#comment-805 warriorwoman Sat, 17 Feb 2007 08:51:58 +0000 http://www.warriorwomen.co.uk/2007/02/15/running-commute-no-4/#comment-805 Booyaa I have read the chi running book, all I remember is that I'm supposed to lean from my ankles to the point that gravity kicks in and then sort of stumble forward into my run. I can't remember the other points, have you tried it? Never heard of POSE though, I'll check it out. Booyaa
I have read the chi running book, all I remember is that I’m supposed to lean from my ankles to the point that gravity kicks in and then sort of stumble forward into my run. I can’t remember the other points, have you tried it?
Never heard of POSE though, I’ll check it out.

]]> By: warriorwoman http://whatapalaver.co.uk/2007/02/running-commute-no-4/comment-page-1/#comment-804 warriorwoman Sat, 17 Feb 2007 08:45:38 +0000 http://www.warriorwomen.co.uk/2007/02/15/running-commute-no-4/#comment-804 Hi John The photos and stats are from the wonderful SportTracks software, which is a free utility available from http://www.zonefivesoftware.com/SportTracks/ Trouble is you do need an additional gadget to feed in the stats - a gps unit. The one I use is the garmin forerunner 305, which combines gps and a heart rate monitor. I've got a review and screen shots here: http://www.warriorwomen.co.uk/2006/07/22/garmin-forerunner-305-review/ Hi John

The photos and stats are from the wonderful SportTracks software, which is a free utility available from http://www.zonefivesoftware.com/SportTracks/

Trouble is you do need an additional gadget to feed in the stats – a gps unit. The one I use is the garmin forerunner 305, which combines gps and a heart rate monitor. I’ve got a review and screen shots here: http://www.warriorwomen.co.uk/2006/07/22/garmin-forerunner-305-review/

]]> By: John http://whatapalaver.co.uk/2007/02/running-commute-no-4/comment-page-1/#comment-799 John Fri, 16 Feb 2007 09:37:36 +0000 http://www.warriorwomen.co.uk/2007/02/15/running-commute-no-4/#comment-799 How do you get the photos/stats? How do you get the photos/stats?

]]> By: booyaa http://whatapalaver.co.uk/2007/02/running-commute-no-4/comment-page-1/#comment-802 booyaa Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:14:44 +0000 http://www.warriorwomen.co.uk/2007/02/15/running-commute-no-4/#comment-802 Got another one for you to try if you're looking to change bits of your running style (assuming you haven't done this already). Work on using your arms to drive you forwards by having them swing by the side instead of across your body. I've recenty started doing this and have been amazed by how much more momentum. It's especially useful when running up steep hills. Have you ever considered using POSE or Chi running styles? Got another one for you to try if you’re looking to change bits of your running style (assuming you haven’t done this already). Work on using your arms to drive you forwards by having them swing by the side instead of across your body.

I’ve recenty started doing this and have been amazed by how much more momentum. It’s especially useful when running up steep hills.

Have you ever considered using POSE or Chi running styles?

]]> By: warriorwoman http://whatapalaver.co.uk/2007/02/running-commute-no-4/comment-page-1/#comment-801 warriorwoman Fri, 16 Feb 2007 07:10:28 +0000 http://www.warriorwomen.co.uk/2007/02/15/running-commute-no-4/#comment-801 You are so right about that FEELING and I really love it. I did wonder how long I could maintain the effort though, it clearly involves more or different muscles to the shuffle. You are so right about that FEELING and I really love it. I did wonder how long I could maintain the effort though, it clearly involves more or different muscles to the shuffle.

]]> By: celeste http://whatapalaver.co.uk/2007/02/running-commute-no-4/comment-page-1/#comment-800 celeste Fri, 16 Feb 2007 06:59:27 +0000 http://www.warriorwomen.co.uk/2007/02/15/running-commute-no-4/#comment-800 Isn't it amazing when you lift your knees??? I just discovered that too! Problem is, my thighs have no strength and I can't sustain it. But man, when you lift your knees it FEELS like running! Isn’t it amazing when you lift your knees??? I just discovered that too! Problem is, my thighs have no strength and I can’t sustain it. But man, when you lift your knees it FEELS like running!

]]> By: Steve http://whatapalaver.co.uk/2007/02/running-commute-no-4/comment-page-1/#comment-803 Steve Fri, 16 Feb 2007 04:37:32 +0000 http://www.warriorwomen.co.uk/2007/02/15/running-commute-no-4/#comment-803 I'm about due for a new pair of Asics Kayano's (my runner of choice now). At my local sports store (Rebelsports) the XII's are on special at A$199 and I can get 10% off that. The newer model XIII's are retailing for A$259. I thought running was suppose be cheap. I’m about due for a new pair of Asics Kayano’s (my runner of choice now). At my local sports store (Rebelsports) the XII’s are on special at A$199 and I can get 10% off that. The newer model XIII’s are retailing for A$259. I thought running was suppose be cheap.

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